Posted in internet on Dec 17th, 2008
I got the chance to watch another ballet show at the CCP last weekend. A friend of mine invited me to accompany her right after a mall show she did and boy, the traffic on the way there was awful. Everyone seems to be out Christmas shopping and what would normally take an hour to CCP took 30 minutes or so longer. It was still horrible on the way home even though it was already almost 11:00 pm. Too many people were out shooooooopping. Aren’t you glad there is online shopping? No traffic and no long checkout lines.
If you haven’t finished your Christmas list yet then why not check out some Holiday Glass Frames from Zenni Optical, The popular online eyeglasses shop. They have a wide array of holiday frames available. I kinda like this one - of course it’s pink. What’s not to like? LOL
And yup, they still have those $ 8 Complete Rx Eyeglasses you can give as gifts to as many friends and loved ones you want because they are so affordable. They make great stocking stuffers, don’t you think? What’s more, you don’t have to brave the traffic and the long lines anymore. You can do it right in your own home, even in your jammies. Just make sure you get each of their prescriptions right and don’t mix them up or else they might end up seeing double. Happy shopping everyone!
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Posted in opinion on Nov 24th, 2008
This coming season, everyone frantically goes about shopping for gifts. The beneficiaries would be the usual “suspects” of parents,brothers, sisters, nephews, nieces, friends and godchildren. That’s life the Philippines, where you get the true meaning of “extended” family. Considering the number of people in our gift list, what should we consider in purchasing our gifts? Two things we should give them: 1.) Memories or 2.) Utility.
Deciding which one to give comes with how you know the person you intend to give to. Memory gifts are items that will given them an experience they will remember for years to come. A toy, a trip to Manila Ocean park are good examples of these. Ideally, these should build a person up and prepare him/her to fulfill her purpose in life. When I gave my son a robot arm kit for this birthday, it was an experience he could never forget. It also builds on his desire to build and create things.
Utility gifts are items you give to fulfill a need such as a wheel chair, money to pay off debt , rice, clothes ,etc. If the gift is for a poor relative, a friend who is in personal loss, or someone sick, utility gifts are the best items to give.
It really boils down to what the intent of your giving is? Is it about meeting obligations or really loving the person and wanting him/her experience God’s love in practical ways. The guide would be the giving of His Son to save all of us. Ask yourself, “What will be the impact of my gift in the person’s 10 years from now?” That should be the acid test of your giving.
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